Joe Fortes

JENNIFER’S PICK OF THE WEEK

joe_blog — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:13:04 +0000

Now available! Refreshing White Sangria (Sauvignon Blanc, peach vodka, freshly squeezed orange juice and french peach syrup)

Where Magazine Awards

joe_blog — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:40:35 +0000

We are extremely honored to receive Birks Sliver Service Award presented by Where Magazine. We are very proud of our team! Thanks, everyone!

Frenchy, Scott and Chef Wayne Sych

AND… WE HAVE A WINNER!

joe_blog — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:33:41 +0000

A big thanks to everyone that participated in our Lobster Oil Contest last month http://www.joefortes.ca/blog/?myID=1504

Congratulations to Glory from West Vancouver, your recipe was chosen by our chefs and you have won $200 to Joe Fortes!

Pizza Salad
Homemade pizza dough
Rustically press onto pizza pan. Make some indents in dough with fork & drizzle lobster oil all over. Sprinkle with salt, pepper & parsley.
Bake at 425 for about 10 minutes

In mixing bowl combine:
Chopped lobster, tomato, mango & kale. Add lobster oil, a little mayo, lime or Lemmon juice & spices

Rough chop avocado and arrange mixture on pizza flatbread and top with lobster mix then some grated mozzarella & another drizzle of lobster oil & sprigs of kale

WIN $200 TO JOE FORTES!

joe_blog — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:08:16 +0000

Happy Anniversary to our beloved lobster oil! The sweet, lobster-infused oil that starts your meal right at Joe Fortes has been with us ever since Frederic Couton created it at the Cannery Seafood Restaurant ten years ago.

To celebrate its success this past decade, we will be running a fun contest! Create a dish that incorporate our lobster oil and we will have our very own chef team pick the best recipe! Email your submission including a photo and short recipe to michelle@joefortes.ca by April 30th for a chance to win $200 Joe Fortes gift certificate!

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS WEEK

joe_blog — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:58:12 +0000

We are celebrating Administrative Assistants Week from April 22nd – 26th!

To show our appreciation, all Administrative Assistants that present a business card will receive a 2 for 1 lunch deal up to maximum of $36.95.

Congratulations to Justin!

joe_blog — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:50:28 +0000

Congratulations to Justin Starr who has been promoted to Chef de Partie! Justin has been with Joe Fortes since June of 2011. Prior to working with us, he worked at the Cannery Seafood Restaurant.

JENNIFER’S PICK OF THE WEEK: JOE’S MANHATTAN

joe_blog — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:04:03 +0000

This week Jennifer’s pick is Joe’s Manhattan. Wiser’s Deluxe Whiskey, Martini Rosso, whiskey barrel aged bitters and garnished with brandied cherries!

SPRING DINNER EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER

joe_blog — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:57:20 +0000

Enter to win a Spring Dinner Experience to Remember! – Four course dinner for 2 guests on Joe Fortes’ famous Roof Garden Patio valued at $500!

Executive Chef, Wayne Sych will preside and prepare a Seafood Dinner to stimulate your senses, with complimenting wines presented by Sommelier, Jennifer Hennessey and Chauffeur Service provided by Joe Fortes in our 1947 Chrysler Royal. Contest ends on March 31st.

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CHEF’S CHOICE: Joe’s Chop House Burger

joe_blog — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:57:19 +0000

Who doesn’t love a good burger? CHEF’S CHOICE this week is Joe’s Chop House Burger with rustic bun, cheddar cheese, double smoked bacon

JENNIFER’S PICK OF THE WEEK: NICOLA FEUILLATTE BRUT ROSE

joe_blog — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:56:26 +0000

Why not celebrate Valentine’s Day with a bottle of Nicola Feuillatte Brut Rosé and some fresh oysters? This rosé is made from 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier & 10% Chardonnay. It also received 90 points from Wine Spectator!